New Hires

I am ecstatic to have the chance to return to New Franklin after spending my student-teaching semester here. I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to contribute, grow, and be a part of a great community and culture. 

I'm excited to be returning to my alma mater after graduating from Mizzou in May. I've been a member of Marching Mizzou, Mini Mizzou, multiple concert bands, and other instrumental ensembles at the University. I'm a big fan of the St. Louis Blues, the Kansas City Chiefs, and of course Mizzou football and basketball. I'm looking forward to building upon the great band program at New Franklin. 

Taylor will be teaching 2nd grade next year. Mrs. Day completed her Associates of Arts degree from State Fair Community College in 2017, and her Bachelors of Science in Educational Studies from Central Methodist University in 2021. She has additional experience being a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. She says that in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her 3 amazing children and wonderful husband and going on adventures with them. She says she is eager to begin her first year of teaching with New Franklin Elementary! 

Renee is an experienced educator with over 15 years in elementary education. She has worked at various schools, teaching kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 4th grade. She holds a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree and Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Rehabilitation Sociology degree from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. Mrs. Allee says her classroom emphasis is to offer a safe learning environment for all kids to explore and grow. In her spare time, she enjoys watching all the critters that wander through her backyard in Rocheport, and also cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and three grandchildren. 

We would like to welcome Mr. Tony Lopez to the Bulldog family for the upcoming school year!  Mr. Lopez will be the new HS special services teacher this fall. Tony comes to us from Battle HS in Columbia and is excited to get started at New Franklin soon!  Welcome Mr. Lopez! 

Congrats to Blakeley Elliott, who will be moving from the elementary to the role of MS/HS counselor next year! 

We would like to welcome Kristen Powers as a first grade teacher at New Franklin Elementary next year. Kristen just completed her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education at Central Methodist University. She has worked in two different school districts as a paraprofessional for 6 years. Kristen has lived in New Franklin her entire life and is so excited to be teaching in the district that she loves. Her husband, Graham, also attended New Franklin. They have two sons, Nolan and Bennett, who will be going into 5th grade and 1st grade. In Kristen's spare time, she likes to spend time with her family, read, listen to music, and shop! 

Kathy is originally from Boonville, MO and has moved back to the area with her husband, Jeff (a New Franklin alumni). She taught 3rd and 4th grade early in her career. Kathy also taught Special Education K-6 for 21 years. She is excited for the opportunity to help students with reading skills in the Title 1 Program at New Franklin. Kathy is thrilled to be back in the area and near their extended family. Now that she is living in Boonville, Kathy enjoys being able to spend time with her children (Ryan and Katelyn) and their families that are less than 2 hours away. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her husband, children and 3 grandsons, scrapbooking, gardening, and just hanging out at home. See less 

Maile Rhorer
Paraprofessional